West Mackay, QLD 4740 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

West Mackay is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4740, home to 6,536 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Mackay local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 791 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$320 /wk
Population6,536
Median age42
Area5.9 km²
To CBD791 km
LGAMackay

Demographics

Population
6,536
Median age
42 years
Median household income
$1,696 /week
Median personal income
$838 /week
Median family income
$2,232 /week
Average household size
2.3
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Mackay
Statistical region (SA4)
Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Dawson
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$320 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,595
Rent share of household income
19%

Schools

  • St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School (Mackay West) Primary · Catholic
  • Mackay West State School Primary · Government
  • Mackay State High School Secondary · Government
  • Mackay Central State School Primary · Government
  • Mercy College (Mackay) Secondary · Catholic

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 9 cafés
  • 40 restaurants
  • 13 pubs and bars
  • 221 parks and reserves
  • 26 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 libraries
  • 6 supermarkets
  • 11 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 98.1% of the 3,279 resolvable premises in West Mackay. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 98.1%
  • Fibre to the Building: 1.8%
  • Fixed Wireless: 0.1%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 14,288 across the Mackay LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 5,968 theft, 2,084 drug offences, 1,935 violent offences.

Figures cover the whole Mackay — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of West Mackay?

West Mackay (QLD 4740) had 6,536 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Mackay local government area.

What is the median rent in West Mackay?

The median advertised rent in West Mackay is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in West Mackay?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near West Mackay covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School (Mackay West) (0.2 km), Mackay West State School (0.5 km), Mackay State High School (1.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in West Mackay?

West Mackay is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (98.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is West Mackay?

Across the surrounding area, 14,288 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (5,968), drug offences (2,084), violent (1,935). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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